You belong...

My prayer:

I have done a whole lot of complaining to you lately God and not enough worshiping and praising you. I bet if I turn that ratio around and spend more time worshiping and less complaining I will be a lot better off. 

Thank you for all of your help today. Thank you for repeated reminders that you are taking care of everything. You are the BEST Father! You are an amazing healer, teacher, brother, and Lord too but tonight, I am most aware of what a great Father you are. 

You are always there for me, even when I don't deserve it. You always take care of me. You always defend me. You make sure I have everything I need, just when I need it. And, most of all, you love me like crazy and will never stop, no matter what. 

I am so grateful for you Father!

What God Said Tonight:

I have got you carved in the palm of my hand and I am never letting go. 

You belong with me. You belong in my Kingdom. You belong in my heart. You belong. 

You are my family and my love. We will see eternity together. I love you now and forever my child.

No joy...

My prayer:

I am searching for the joy God. Those little moments of joy but I am having a hard time right now. So much to handle. I ask for continued help to get through this season. I know that this too shall pass. I pray for your strength to get me through until it does.

What God Said Tonight:

I love you. When you can see no other joy or goodness, remember that I love you. I will take care of you, now and always. You have many examples to look back on and I will not let you down. 

A time and a season for everything. No season too long and no season too short. Your life is in my hands.

Spotlights...

My prayer:

A whole day hiding from the world. I am not sure it was the right thing to do but it was really nice. Sometimes a break from the craziness of reality is something I need. Back to it tomorrow. I will need your help as always. I remain completely grateful for you in my life God. It is unimaginable that I could face one moment of one day without you. 

What God Said Tonight:

Spotlights point out certain things. They don't create them. Whatever the spotlight lights up was already there in the darkness, we just did not notice it. 

I bring spotlights into your life to highlight certain things that I want to help you with. But, just because I shine a light on it does not mean that I brought it to you. I am just highlighting what is already there so we can approach it together with open eyes and a strong heart. 

Know that when I highlight something in your life, it is never meant to hurt. It is always meant to start the healing process. I love you.

Reason and purpose...

My prayer:

You have put some amazingly talented people in my life God. I am not complaining but I wonder why sometimes. I have no real artistic or creative talents and yet you surround me with musicians, actors, artists, and creative geniuses. 

That can't be just coincidence can it? It seems like there should be a purpose. I hope so and I hope you show it to me soon. I am curious and anxious to see what you are up to!

What God Said Tonight:

You have talents that you do not see. I have given you gifts that have yet to be opened. 

I do have a purpose and a plan for everything in your life. You are my child and everything about you is for a reason and a purpose. Discovering them is the joy that keeps life worth living. 

I love you and you are not done growing and learning yet. Leave room for the unexpected blessings.

Changed...

My prayer:

Tonight was pretty wonderful God. Thank you for everything. 

There are moments. Sometimes they last for hours sometimes days and sometimes just seconds. But in those moments, I have this amazing awareness of you in my life and the amazing relationship we have. I live for those moments. There is absolutely nothing better. Thank you for giving me one of those moments tonight.

What God Said Tonight:

I am everywhere but I inhabit certain places and certain people. In those places I inhabit, I dwell, I stay and the places and people are changed by my presence. The change is permanent. 

When you are touched by me, you don't change back. I am in you and the change in you will shine throughout the world and eternity. We are meant to be together. I made you for me and we will be together forever. 

Nothing can separate you from me, now and forever. I love you.

Rocks of joy...

My prayer:

Life can be rough sometimes God. There are days when I just don't feel equipped for everything that flies at me. But somehow, if I lean on you, we get to the end of the day and everything turns out ok. Not perfect, but pretty good. There were times today that I really could not imagine being able to say that. 

It sure does take me a long time and a lot of repetition to learn that you have got everything covered. LOVE YOU!!!

What God Said Tonight:

Warm bread baking in the oven. Sun shining on your face. The smell of rain. There are small but intense joys all around you as a cushion against the harshness of this world. 

Don't forget to look at them, to appreciate them. It is not trivial. They are there for a reason. 

Those spots of joy are like rocks sticking up out of a river. If you hop from one to another, you can get across the wild rapids that could have killed you. 

Keep seeking and finding the rocks of joy and let them lead you through the rapids of chaos. 

Love you too,

Light in darkness...

My prayer:

Today was not easy but I felt your help all throughout every challenge. Now, I can barely stay awake but I want to hear you before I sleep.

What God Said Tonight:

Walking through the darkness is never a first choice but it has its place. I am your light in darkness and you will never stumble in my presence. I love you